I live in california and my home is in fiji. I am constantly missing home cooked meals so when i cannot get my mom on the phone, i always view your recipes. Thank you for representing fiji food. ❤️ this palau is the bomb
Anita ji now is my favourite chef. All her recipes are spot on, all tried and tested ( maybe a lifetime), all her measurement are accurate and most importantly, she sticks to her cooking style, main purpose and no repetition of unnecessary stuff, as so many people do to make the video longer and it kills the interest of watching/ following . Huge thanks to her, maybe others should follow what she's doing !! Wish you lots if success in cooking world dear 🙏🏻💞🙋🏼♀️
Dear J, You are welcome. I also love Fiji Style cooking as it reminds me of home. It also brings back my childhood memories of eating all the lovely Fiji Style food and sweets that I used to enjoy back at home. I am sure that there are a lot of viewers such as yourself, who also miss Fiji Style Food and I hope my channel helps you and them as well. Regards Anita.
@@jkapoki1367 Dear J, Thank you. We used to go to the muslim weddings to eat the palao all thbe time, until a muslim chef who used to cook for muslim weddings in Fiji came to our house over 40 years ago and showed my Mum how they made their palao. That is how my Mum learnt it the proper way and thought me few years ago. Regards Anita.
This was second time I tried to make palao , as its my eldest son Ricks fav indian dish with tomatoe chutney, first attempt was unsuccessful, but second time I tried your receipe chef Anita it came out delicious , so happy I didnt give up , please keep uploading the yummy recipes thanks again xo
OMG! I've been searching everywhere how to make Palao. You are awesome! TY so much for this. I can finally make some for my wife and pig out haha. You rock!
Dear Banana, You are welcome. I am glad that you and your family enjoyed the palao so much. It also tastes nice with tomato chutney and tamarind chutney. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
I tried this last week and a hint of soy sauce actually worked out great. Even with brown onions my pulau never had that dark colour and was a bit blend as i might have been lacking on all the masala but following your ingredients it came out perfect.
Anita this is wonderful I use this recipe all the time and it’s perfect. How would you change it if I wanted to replace chicken with lamb. Different durations / quantities / advice on cuts etc?
Dear Mattbrayau, I am glad you love my recipe. We also use lamb shanks or goat meat for making the palao . You can use any cut of lamb for this recipe. With lamb shanks, have it cut into curry size pieces and cook it a little bit longer until tender and the rest of the recipe is the same. Regards Anita.
Hi Anita, this recipe is great! I followed your recipe steps except that I cooked it all in the Instant Pot, at step 8 added only 3 cups of water and the butter, brought to a boil and then cancelled saute to high pressure for 6 minutes and then warm for 10 minutes, quick release and then stirred gently, added the cilantro and served! It was a hit with my picky family! Any chance you could post an authentic recipe for cabbage/gobhi curry? The quick stir-fry kind? I just can't seem to get it right, I'm not a good cook here and so any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks :)
Dear Ariel, good to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe. I have already uploaded cauliflower and egg curry . I will try to upload cabbage curry for you soon. I have a few different recipes for cabbage. Regards Anita.
Dear Ravi, Thank You. I will put up the video for the palao masala soon and will let you know as soon as I do. We do have the same pot. This pot is great for making palao because nothing gets stuck to the bottom of the pan. Regards Anita.
Thank you so much Anita Ji, I followed your recipe and my palao came out so good! The color was on point, and the rice came out perfect not mushy. Let's just say my family were licking their fingers haha.
Dear Daizy, In Fiji Mum used long grain rice but in Australia we have been using Jasmin rice, long grain rice and sometimes basmati rice. Regards Anita.
Dear Leba, First you will have to cook your lamb shank until tender before adding the rice. To cut the cooking time you can always cook the shanks in the pressure cooker first. Just a suggestion. Regards Anita.
Dear Evelyn, My Mum makes palao using lamb shanks and goat meat as well. It is delicious. Soya sauce is added for that lovely brown colour otherwise the palao has a dull brown colour and does not look very appetising. Regards Anita.
Thank you for the recipe. I used lamb shank instead of chicken but came out good. I just had question in-regards to the rice part. Would it affect the consistency of the rice if I stir fry the raw rice first with some ghee and spices and then pour in the meat? Thanks
Dear Amitesh, You are welcome. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. My Mum also uses lamb shank to make her palao as well. You can try and see, that is the beauty about any recipes is that you can always change it to suit our taste buds. Let me know how it turns out. Regards Anita.
Dear Nita, Just to give the palao a nice brown colour , I use soy sauce. It is my family recipe. You can always omit soy sauce if you like. Regards Anita.
Dear Nita, Thank you. When it comes to cooking, I love any cooking tips and advice I can get. I understand that there are so many different recipes for chicken palao, by slowly cooking the onion for a long time for colour and flavor will completely change the taste of the chicken palao. The flavor for the chicken palao in my recipe comes from the palao masala. As with any recipe, one can always change the ingredients and cooking method to suit one's individual's taste. My Mum cooks her onion for the palao to a darker brown colour compared to mine. Regards Anita.
@@jessjess148 HI Jess, I have already uploaded the video on how to make Palao masala, here is the link ua-cam.com/video/0Vk1rZDAn50/v-deo.html Regards Anita
Dear Aliti, If you scroll down the page, I have already listed the ingredients needed to make the palao and if you want the recipe for homemade palao masala , I have also put the link below as well. Regards Anita.
Dear Suzie, I always use Jasmine rice.. You can also use long grain rice as well. I find Basmati rice a bit dry in the palao. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
Thanks very much Anita for this recipe. I tried it this evening for dinner and it turns out great and delicious. My family really enjoyed it❤😅😊😅I didn't use butter, still it was delicious.
Thank you Anita, came across your channel while quarantining. Bought a lot of dried split peas, chick peas and other dried beans while in quarantine and need some tasty Fiji dahl recipes to cook it. I have now subscribed to your channel, Vinaka bainee 👍🏽🇫🇯🙏🏽
Dear Vete, You are welcome. Thank you for subscribing to my channel. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. If you interested, I have already uploaded videos on how to make dhal, step by step roti, lentil fritter and simple recipes that can help us during the quarantine and lock down. Regards Anita.
Dear 2tharo, You will need palao masala for this recipe which I have already uploaded in my channel. You can also buy it from any Indian shop as well. Regards Anita.
Dear moez, Soya sauce is added for the colour. It does not change the flavour at all. This is how my family has been making palao in Fiji for a very long time. You can change the recipe according to your own taste. There are so many different types of palao recipes in Fiji. All I have done is shown the recipe that I follow, that has been in my family for a very long time. You just have to find one that you are happy with and stick to that recipe. Regards Anita.
I live in california and my home is in fiji. I am constantly missing home cooked meals so when i cannot get my mom on the phone, i always view your recipes. Thank you for representing fiji food. ❤️ this palau is the bomb
Dear Shagufa, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that you find my channel helpful. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. Regards Anita.
2024 and I’m still using this as a base recipe for my Palau. Thank u for the best and easiest recipe.
Dear Lifeasyouknowit, My pleasure. That's wonderful. Glad to hear that you love my video. Regards Anita.
Number 1 very simple and it's yummy.
Dear Save, Thank you. I am glad you liked my video. Regards Anita.
The best chicken Palau I've cooked yummiest
Dear Nanpho, Thank you. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
So simple
Dear Teca, Thank you. I am trying to keep my videos simple and easy for my viewers . Regards Anita.
Anita ji now is my favourite chef. All her recipes are spot on, all tried and tested ( maybe a lifetime), all her measurement are accurate and most importantly, she sticks to her cooking style, main purpose and no repetition of unnecessary stuff, as so many people do to make the video longer and it kills the interest of watching/ following . Huge thanks to her, maybe others should follow what she's doing !! Wish you lots if success in cooking world dear 🙏🏻💞🙋🏼♀️
Dear Yogisha, You are welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. It is good to hear that you love my videos. Regards Anita.
I followed all your instructions step by step and it came out perfect and everyone loved it, thank you so much!!
Dear Leba, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that my video was helpful and that your palao turned out great. Regards Anita.
Very yummy
Dear nanpho, Thank you. Regards Anita.
This is a great video, i followed this exactly and the Palao came out perfect. Thank you Anita.
Dear A R, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed my recipe. Regards Anita.
Oh my gosh! I had been craving to eat the fijian palao and also know how to make the Fijian palao masala. Thanks a bunch!! Bless yew Aunty!
Dear Fatimah, You are welcome. God bless you as well. Regards Anita.
Hi, what’s the recipe for palao masala pls
Dear Karunesh, I have already uploaded a video on how to make palao masala. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
easy to follow recipe.thanks
Dear Melaia, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.
Easy to follow, thank u for the recipe Anita👍
Dear Loddy, Thank you so much. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.
nice and easy Anita ma'am. thank u
Dear Sarina, You are welcome. Thank you for watching my video. Regards Anita.
How nice is this thank you for showing us a taste of home fiji style
Dear J, You are welcome. I also love Fiji Style cooking as it reminds me of home. It also brings back my childhood memories of eating all the lovely Fiji Style food and sweets that I used to enjoy back at home. I am sure that there are a lot of viewers such as yourself, who also miss Fiji Style Food and I hope my channel helps you and them as well. Regards Anita.
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking wow thank you so much. Its reminds me of weddings eating such nice food. Bless you
@@jkapoki1367 Dear J, Thank you. We used to go to the muslim weddings to eat the palao all thbe time, until a muslim chef who used to cook for muslim weddings in Fiji came to our house over 40 years ago and showed my Mum how they made their palao. That is how my Mum learnt it the proper way and thought me few years ago. Regards Anita.
Nice palao Fiji style with a cup of nice hot tea ☕️
Dear Paul, That sounds delicious. I am glad you liked my recipe. Regards Anita.
Bula Anita I did Cook your palao tonight comes out beautiful
Tried this recipe sis very yummy thanks for sharing.
Dear Amali, You are welcome. Glad your palao turned out yummy. Regards Anita.
This was second time I tried to make palao , as its my eldest son Ricks fav indian dish with tomatoe chutney, first attempt was unsuccessful, but second time I tried your receipe chef Anita it came out delicious , so happy I didnt give up , please keep uploading the yummy recipes thanks again xo
Dear Amali, Glad to hear that your palao turned out great and that you did not give up. Hope Rick enjoyed the palao as well. Regards Anita.
Looks delicious. Cooking it now
Dear Shirin, Hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know how it turns out. Regards Anita.
Thanks for the recipe
Dear Samu, You are most welcome. Regards Anita.
I’ve been missing home a lot so excited to try this!
Dear Bizi, I am glad my video was helpful. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.
Hmmm yummy
Dear Fiza, Thank you. Regards Anita.
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Thankyou for teaching me how to make pulao!!
Dear Doreen, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.
Love you Anita Aunty. You seriously give the best instructions all while keeping the information concise and palatable ! Thank you 🙏🏽
Dear Sammy, you are welcome. I love you too. I am glad that you loved my recipe. Thank you for watching my video. Regards Anita .
Fantastic instructions! Thank you!
Dear Imaan, You are welcome. Regards Anita.
Tried today.. was so yummmmmmy
Dear Sheron, I am glad you enjoyed my recipe. Regards Anita.
upload more fiji recipes, love ur channel
Dear Jotika, Thank you. I will try to upload more Fiji recipes. Regards Anita.
Loved your simple recipe. Never made Palau before but trying this recipe coming weekend.
Thanks.
Dear Lalesh, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy my recipe. Regards Anita.
Thank you thank you for the recipe 👏👏
Dear Milika, You are welcome. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. Regards Anita.
Tried this tonight and it was delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Dear Alvin, You are welcome. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. I am glad that your palao turned out great. Regards Anita.
Oooooh yummy thank you for sharing the recipe I’m making it for Father’s Day this Sunday 😊
Dear Sienna, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.
Hi from Lautoka tried your recipe and it's so delicious thank you for sharing 🥰
Dear Una, You are welcome. Hope you and your family are keeping safe. I am glad you enjoyed my recipe. Regards Anita.
So easy to follow. Thank you. 😊
Dear Shweta, You are welcome. Regards Anita.
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have used this recipe and it turned out great. 👌
Dear Gina, You are welcome. It is great to hear that my video was helpful. Regards Anita.
Thanks for the easy steps..can't wait to make this
Dear Zaina, Thank you for watching my video. Let me know how it turns out. Regards Anita.
OMG! I've been searching everywhere how to make Palao. You are awesome! TY so much for this. I can finally make some for my wife and pig out haha. You rock!
Dear Reginald, Thank you. I hope my video is helpful. I hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. Regards Anita.
Tried this and came out perfect! Thank you
Dear Shiva, You are welcome. Its good to hear that your palao turned out perfect. Regards Anita.
Thank you Anita.. I love ur videos ..they are very simple for us to learn..gb❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dear Stephanie, You are so welcome. I an so glad to hear that my videos are helpful for you. Regards Anita.
reminds me of Trinidad Pelau! Looks so delicious - will try this!
Dear Danger, Hope you enjoy this recipe. Regards Anita.
I have learned so many dishes from her ❤️❤️ thank u
Dear Farisha, You are welcome. Regards Anita.
This was a really yummy pulao, idum Fiji style! We all had second helpings. Thanks Anita 😊
Dear Banana, You are welcome. I am glad that you and your family enjoyed the palao so much. It also tastes nice with tomato chutney and tamarind chutney. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
Thanks so.much love
Dear AsiaCentury, You are welcome. Hope my video is helpful. Regards Anita.
I tried this last week and a hint of soy sauce actually worked out great. Even with brown onions my pulau never had that dark colour and was a bit blend as i might have been lacking on all the masala but following your ingredients it came out perfect.
Dear Max, I am glad to hear that your palao has turned out great and my video was helpful for you. regards Anita.
Fiji pulau is the best
Dear Khushi, Thank you. Keep safe . Regards Anita.
Tried this and came out perfect, many thanks Anita ✌️
Dear Jocelyn, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that your palao has turned out great. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
Just tried out your recipe. Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for uploading this video.😁😁
Dear Ross, You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed my recipe. Regards Anita.
I have used your method and successfully made Chicken Pulau a few times. Was very Tasty. Thank you so much...
Dear Mack, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that my video was helpful for you and you were able to successfully make your palao . Regards Anita.
Flavor was delish! Could not even taste the soy sauce. Thank you for sharing recipe from our Motherland!
Dear Jenn, You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed this recipe. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
One of the easiest, well-explained videos I've seen. Can you use anything else besides butter?
Dear Tharo, Thank you. You can use ghee or you can omit the butter completely. Regards Anita.
thanks alot for making it simple.. no bakwas
Dear inder Heer, You are welcome. Thank you for watching. Regards Anita.
Thanks
Dear Rukesh, You are welcome. Regards Anita.
Anita this is wonderful I use this recipe all the time and it’s perfect. How would you change it if I wanted to replace chicken with lamb. Different durations / quantities / advice on cuts etc?
Dear Mattbrayau, I am glad you love my recipe. We also use lamb shanks or goat meat for making the palao . You can use any cut of lamb for this recipe. With lamb shanks, have it cut into curry size pieces and cook it a little bit longer until tender and the rest of the recipe is the same. Regards Anita.
very clear explanations, food looks amazing. Thank you for your channel!
Dear Shivani, You are most welcome. I am glad you love my videos. Regards Anita.
I’ve used this recipe multiple times and each time is perfection. Thanks for an easy recipe
Dear Privy, You are welcome. It is good to hear that my recipe was helpful. Regards Anita.
Wow I love this recipe so much! Appreciate you for the effort and dedication put into this! Thank You - You are Best! ☺️🙏
Dear Pre, You are welcome. Thank you watching my video. Regards Anita.
Anita's Guide to Simple and Easy Cooking My Pleasure! Thanks Again! ☺️🙏
Hi Anita, this recipe is great! I followed your recipe steps except that I cooked it all in the Instant Pot, at step 8 added only 3 cups of water and the butter, brought to a boil and then cancelled saute to high pressure for 6 minutes and then warm for 10 minutes, quick release and then stirred gently, added the cilantro and served! It was a hit with my picky family!
Any chance you could post an authentic recipe for cabbage/gobhi curry? The quick stir-fry kind? I just can't seem to get it right, I'm not a good cook here and so any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks :)
Dear Ariel, good to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe. I have already uploaded cauliflower and egg curry . I will try to upload cabbage curry for you soon. I have a few different recipes for cabbage. Regards Anita.
Thank you - you're an excellent chef Anita!
Hi..can u show us how to make veg palau ❤❤❤❤❤
Dear Stephanie, I will try to upload it as soon as I can. Regards Anita.
Is there a particular brand of rice that we need to use for this dish??
Dear Olex, To make palao, you can use any rice of your choice. I like to use Jasmine rice because my palao to be moist. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking
Thanks for your response..
nice video! can you please link the video to make pilau masala? also I think we have exactly the same pot - aldi?
Dear Ravi, Thank You. I will put up the video for the palao masala soon and will let you know as soon as I do. We do have the same pot. This pot is great for making palao because nothing gets stuck to the bottom of the pan. Regards Anita.
Dear Ravi, I have just uploaded my video on how to make palao masala. Regards Anita
Thank you so much Anita Ji, I followed your recipe and my palao came out so good! The color was on point, and the rice came out perfect not mushy. Let's just say my family were licking their fingers haha.
Dear Anisha, You are welcome. Glad to help. Thank you for watching my video. Regards Anita.
What ride do u use in fiji aunty for palao?
Dear Daizy, In Fiji Mum used long grain rice but in Australia we have been using Jasmin rice, long grain rice and sometimes basmati rice. Regards Anita.
Anita can I use the same quantity of lamb on this recipe or will it require more time to cook?
Dear Leba, Yes you can use lamb. My Mum uses lamb shanks to make her palao. Let me know how it turns out. Regards Anita.
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking so the cooking time will be the same if I use lamb shank?
Dear Leba, First you will have to cook your lamb shank until tender before adding the rice. To cut the cooking time you can always cook the shanks in the pressure cooker first. Just a suggestion. Regards Anita.
I tried this recipe and it was delicious. I used lamb though. Please tell me reason why you put soy sauce.
. Thanks
Dear Evelyn, My Mum makes palao using lamb shanks and goat meat as well. It is delicious. Soya sauce is added for that lovely brown colour otherwise the palao has a dull brown colour and does not look very appetising. Regards Anita.
Thank you for the recipe. I used lamb shank instead of chicken but came out good. I just had question in-regards to the rice part. Would it affect the consistency of the rice if I stir fry the raw rice first with some ghee and spices and then pour in the meat?
Thanks
Dear Amitesh, You are welcome. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. My Mum also uses lamb shank to make her palao as well. You can try and see, that is the beauty about any recipes is that you can always change it to suit our taste buds. Let me know how it turns out. Regards Anita.
I'm making this today, will let you know how it goes 😊
Dear Susanafox, Hope you enjoy it. Regards Anita.
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking It turned out so good. Very tasty. I'm keeping this recipe. Thankyou.
Dear Susanafox, You are welcome. I am glad to hear that my recipe was helpful and your chicken palao turned out tasty. Regards Anita.
Why do you use soy sauce for cooking chicken Palao?
Dear Nita, Just to give the palao a nice brown colour , I use soy sauce. It is my family recipe. You can always omit soy sauce if you like. Regards Anita.
Dear Nita, Thank you. When it comes to cooking, I love any cooking tips and advice I can get. I understand that there are so many different recipes for chicken palao, by slowly cooking the onion for a long time for colour and flavor will completely change the taste of the chicken palao. The flavor for the chicken palao in my recipe comes from the palao masala. As with any recipe, one can always change the ingredients and cooking method to suit one's individual's taste. My Mum cooks her onion for the palao to a darker brown colour compared to mine. Regards Anita.
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking
Can you tell me how to make Palau masala at home... Will appreciate it a lot... Thank you
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking I mean the ingredients to make the masala
@@jessjess148 HI Jess, I have already uploaded the video on how to make Palao masala, here is the link ua-cam.com/video/0Vk1rZDAn50/v-deo.html Regards Anita
hi can I please have the name of the spices u added ....
and how does it look like
Dear Aliti, If you scroll down the page, I have already listed the ingredients needed to make the palao and if you want the recipe for homemade palao masala , I have also put the link below as well. Regards Anita.
Would this recipe work with lamb?
Dear Krishneel, Yes, definitely. You can replace chicken with lamb or goat or beef as well. Regards Anita.
What rice do you use ?
Dear Suzie, I always use Jasmine rice.. You can also use long grain rice as well. I find Basmati rice a bit dry in the palao. Keep safe. Regards Anita.
Thank you Aunty ❤️
Dear E B, You are welcome. Regards Anita.
Thanks very much Anita for this recipe. I tried it this evening for dinner and it turns out great and delicious. My family really enjoyed it❤😅😊😅I didn't use butter, still it was delicious.
Dear Una, You are welcome. Good job. Glad to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe. Regards Anita.
Thank you Anita, came across your channel while quarantining. Bought a lot of dried split peas, chick peas and other dried beans while in quarantine and need some tasty Fiji dahl recipes to cook it. I have now subscribed to your channel, Vinaka bainee 👍🏽🇫🇯🙏🏽
Dear Vete, You are welcome. Thank you for subscribing to my channel. Hope you and your family are well and keeping safe. If you interested, I have already uploaded videos on how to make dhal, step by step roti, lentil fritter and simple recipes that can help us during the quarantine and lock down. Regards Anita.
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Dear Fedy, Thank you for watching my video. Regards Anita.
Hi can you use any type of chicken example thigh fillet or breast? Thanks
Dear Don, You are welcome. Yes, you can use thigh fillet, chicken breast, lamb shank, boiled eggs or any meat of your choice. Regards Anita.
@@anitasguidetosimplecooking thank you very much your videos are very helpful! 😁🙏🏽
Made this today, it was really, really nice. I will add this to my weekly menu 👌 😆
Dear ILJ, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed my recipe. Regards Anita.
Can i use garam masala in lieu of pulao masala?
Dear 2tharo, You will need palao masala for this recipe which I have already uploaded in my channel. You can also buy it from any Indian shop as well. Regards Anita.
What kind of rice have u used to make palau?
Dear Fiza, I have used Jasmine rice, but you can use any rice of your choice. Regards Anita.
Thank you looks so good
Dear Fiza, You are welcome. Regards Anita.
You r sweet madam
Dear ranikalakaar, Thank you. Regards Anita.
Looks good, except i don't know about soy sauce in Fiji pulao. It's unheard of. Thanks for the video
Dear moez, Soya sauce is added for the colour. It does not change the flavour at all. This is how my family has been making palao in Fiji for a very long time. You can change the recipe according to your own taste. There are so many different types of palao recipes in Fiji. All I have done is shown the recipe that I follow, that has been in my family for a very long time. You just have to find one that you are happy with and stick to that recipe. Regards Anita.
Vinaka Aunty
Dear Albert, You are welcome. Regards Anita.